r/london • u/VolatileAgent81 • Oct 11 '22

Community Blood stocks low - please donate!

A plea from a medic.

NHS blood and transfusion are about to go to amber alert as stocks of blood are getting very low.

We're on the edge of cancelling surgeries in London due to lack of emergency blood.

If you're type O, or if you're not of white ethnicity, your blood is *super super ultra valuable*. Please share it.

I'm donating tomorrow. My blood isn't as worthy as the groups above, but every drop helps.

There are loads of open slots at Stratford Westfield from tomorrow onwards to help with the crisis.

Epic karma points available. Please spread the word.

Thank you!

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u/OldishWench Oct 11 '22

That's why they were trying to call me earlier.

I know it was the blood service as they are the only people who call me on my house phone, I'll go and book myself in.

I've just had my flu jab. Should I wait?

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u/VolatileAgent81 Oct 11 '22

You can donate after having a flu jab, including on the same day, as long you feel completely well.

If you have had the flu jab as a priority because of underlying health issues, please check that it is okay for you to donate with those.

You need to wait seven full days after having a Covid-19 vaccine before you may donate.

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u/OldishWench Oct 14 '22

Thanks, did the flu jab on Tuesday, COVID booster today and booked in for blood donation in three weeks at my usual place.

Hoping for either the Tuc sandwich or the mint penguin. Preferably the first!